Can I stream Detroit Lions games without cable?

Yes. A streaming service with local channels handles the Sunday windows, Prime Video handles the Thursday night exclusive, and NFL RedZone covers every scoring drive across the early and late Sunday windows.

Who are the Detroit Lions division rivals?

Detroit Lions play in the NFC North alongside Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, which means two games against each every season.

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Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Plan a Detroit Lions game day: how to watch, what Ford Field is like in person, tickets and travel, and team gear.

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How to watch the Detroit Lions

Sunday afternoon games are split by the visiting club's conference. As an NFC team, Detroit Lions games are carried primarily by FOX. Road games against AFC opponents move to CBS, and any game flexed into prime time moves to NBC.

Sunday afternoon on FOXYou need the local affiliate in the market you are watching from, which every major live TV streaming service carries.
Thursday Night Football on Prime VideoThe Thursday package is a streaming exclusive, so no cable package includes it.
Sunday and Monday nightPrime time games move to NBC, ABC or ESPN depending on the week and any flex decision.
NFL RedZoneBest add-on if you follow the club from out of market and want every scoring drive.

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Game day at Ford Field

Ford Field is a downtown dome, which makes the Thanksgiving game and any December trip weather proof.

Fully enclosed. Weather never cancels a plan here, but the building is loud and climate controlled, so dress for the walk in rather than the bowl.

Arrive early. Lot gates at Ford Field typically open hours before kickoff, and the tailgate is a real part of the ticket price.
Check the clear bag policy before you leave. The league standard is a clear tote or a small clutch, and it is enforced at every gate.
Go cashless. Concessions and parking at NFL venues are card or mobile only, so load a mobile wallet before you lose signal in the bowl.
Plan the exit. In Detroit, MI, transit or a walkable pregame spot almost always beats sitting in the lot line after the whistle.

Tickets and travel

For a home game, the cheapest seats are usually the upper corners, and prices move with the opponent rather than the date. For a road trip to Detroit, MI, booking tickets, hotel and flights together is usually less work and less risk than assembling them separately.

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Detroit Lions gear

Officially licensed jerseys, hats, sideline layers and cold-weather gear. Our analysis considers fit consistency, licensing, return windows and how quickly new releases land, and Fanatics is the deepest single source for team-specific NFL inventory.

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Division rivals

Detroit Lions play everyone in the NFC North twice a season.

FAQ

What channel are Detroit Lions games on?: Most Detroit Lions games land on FOX as part of the Sunday afternoon package. Road games against AFC opponents move to CBS, and any game flexed into prime time moves to NBC. A live TV streaming service that carries your local FOX affiliate plus ESPN and NFL Network covers nearly the full slate.
Can I stream Detroit Lions games without cable?: Yes. A streaming service with local channels handles the Sunday windows, Prime Video handles the Thursday night exclusive, and NFL RedZone covers every scoring drive across the early and late Sunday windows.
Where do the Detroit Lions play?: Ford Field in Detroit, MI. Ford Field is a downtown dome, which makes the Thanksgiving game and any December trip weather proof.
Who are the Detroit Lions division rivals?: Detroit Lions play in the NFC North alongside Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, which means two games against each every season.